Arctic Blast problems
- djohnson293
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Arctic Blast problems
Earlier this summer, I discovered that my Arctic Blast had a problem probably from my brother and sister dropping the guns on the ground and generally abusing them. When I pump the gun, no pressure is built up and the water comes out of the nozzle. I passed it off as unrepairable, but now that I want to mod an Arctic Blast I'm hoping that someone on the forums can diagnose the problem and tell me how to repair it, if it is a fixable problem.
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Re: Arctic Blast problems
Have you tried opening it up? That would be the easiest thing to do to help in diagnosing the problem.
It seems, though, that it would most likely be a trigger valve stuck open. If I'm correct, the Arctic Blast uses a Max-D type valve, so a trigger valve repair guide like this one might help.
Here's a link on guns that leak while pumping, too.
Hopefully that helps.
It seems, though, that it would most likely be a trigger valve stuck open. If I'm correct, the Arctic Blast uses a Max-D type valve, so a trigger valve repair guide like this one might help.
Here's a link on guns that leak while pumping, too.
Hopefully that helps.
- CROC
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Re: Arctic Blast problems
There is another one, it might be better, because the spring could deteriorate further than it has already, so check out this repair article
http://forums.sscentral.org/t2730
It makes the trigger more reliable than the one that aEx155 referred you to, but requires more effort. You will also need a paper clip to do the mod I just linked you to
http://forums.sscentral.org/t2730
It makes the trigger more reliable than the one that aEx155 referred you to, but requires more effort. You will also need a paper clip to do the mod I just linked you to
-Croc
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- djohnson293
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Re: Arctic Blast problems
I think the problem is that the bladder has burst. I read the PC replacement guide and the problem described was exactly what was happening to my gun.
- cantab
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Re: Arctic Blast problems
You would know if the bladder had burst, because when that happens, it's often DRAMATIC! Like, loud bang and water spraying out of any joints on the gun dramatic.
Besides, you specifically state that the water comes out of the nozzle. If you had a burst bladder but working trigger valves, the water would come out somewhere else.
Besides, you specifically state that the water comes out of the nozzle. If you had a burst bladder but working trigger valves, the water would come out somewhere else.
I work on Windows. My toolbox is Linux.
Arsenal:
Super Soaker: XP215, 2xXP220, Liquidator, Aquashock Secret Strike M(odded), Arctic Blast M, CPS1200, CPS2100, SC Power Pak, 3l aquapack, 1.5l aquapack
Water Warriors: Jet, Sting Ray M, Shark, Argon M, Tiger Shark, PulseMaster
Others: Waterbolt, The Blaster, Storm 500, Shield Blaster 2000, generic PR gun, generic backpack piston pumper (broken), 3l garden sprayer M, 10l water carrier:
Arsenal:
Super Soaker: XP215, 2xXP220, Liquidator, Aquashock Secret Strike M(odded), Arctic Blast M, CPS1200, CPS2100, SC Power Pak, 3l aquapack, 1.5l aquapack
Water Warriors: Jet, Sting Ray M, Shark, Argon M, Tiger Shark, PulseMaster
Others: Waterbolt, The Blaster, Storm 500, Shield Blaster 2000, generic PR gun, generic backpack piston pumper (broken), 3l garden sprayer M, 10l water carrier:
- CROC
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Re: Arctic Blast problems
I agree. Was your pressure chamber exposed to the elements when it was dropped? I can't imagine it would break unless the PC hit something kind of odd with the ground, like a stone.
If the PC was burst, water would leak from the trigger area, and the area where the PC is. It might just leak all over the gun, since this is a major part (My CPS 2000 leaked like that, just pouring out the middle). If water comes from the trigger, then its the trigger that is being problematic.
If the PC was burst, water would leak from the trigger area, and the area where the PC is. It might just leak all over the gun, since this is a major part (My CPS 2000 leaked like that, just pouring out the middle). If water comes from the trigger, then its the trigger that is being problematic.
-Croc
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- SSCBen
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Re: Arctic Blast problems
Sounds like the classic broken Max-D valve. If it's leaking from the nozzle, it's a broken Max-D valve, not a popped bladder. aEx has already linked to our page on repairing Max-D valves so check that out and look at the links on that page. The new "Max-D" type valves are problematic and should be replaced with a more durable valve.